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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Xylitol, 99%

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Description

CAS: 87-99-0 | C5H12O5 | 152.15 g/mol

It is employed as a polyol substrate for xylitol and sorbitol dehydrogenases and sorbitol dehydrogenase derived from xylose. It is applied as a sweetener and humectants and skin conditioning agent in cosmetics industry.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It is employed as a polyol substrate for xylitol and sorbitol dehydrogenases and sorbitol dehydrogenase derived from xylose. It is applied as a sweetener and humectants and skin conditioning agent in cosmetics industry.

Solubility
Soluble in water (50 mg/ml), abs methanol (6 g/100ml), abs ethanol (1.2 g/100ml), alcohol (very slightly), and pyridine. Insoluble in ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store away from oxidizing agents, water/moisture. Store under inert gas.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 87-99-0
Molecular Formula C5H12O5
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 152.15
MDL Number MFCD00064291,MFCD00064292
InChI Key HEBKCHPVOIAQTA-UHFFFAOYNA-N
Synonym xylitol, ribitol, adonitol, d-xylitol, xylite, adonit, adonite, xylit, d-ribitol, eutrit
PubChem CID 6912
SMILES OCC(O)C(O)C(O)CO

Specifications

Melting Point 92°C to 96°C
Density 1.515
Odor Odorless
Assay Percent Range 99%
Quantity 500 g
Beilstein 1720523
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Merck Index 14,10085
Solubility Information Soluble in water (50mg/ml),abs methanol (6g/100ml),abs ethanol (1.2g/100ml),alcohol (very slightly),and pyridine. Insoluble in ether.
IUPAC Name pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
Formula Weight 152.15
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Xylitol
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Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber 201-788-0
RTECSNumber ZF0800000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
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RUO – Research Use Only

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